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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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